Gandak River reaches record 91.25 metres at Bagaha gauge in Bihar

September 29, 2026 10:12 AM

Gandak River reaches record 91.25 metres at Bagaha gauge in Bihar

The Gandak River in Bihar has recorded an all-time high water level of 91.25 metres at the Bagaha gauge site following intense, short-duration rainfall in the river basin in Nepal. According to an official release issued by the Water Resources Department, a discharge of 5,43,500 cusecs was released from the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar at 6 am on September 28. The water is currently flowing through downstream districts including West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Saran, Muzaffarpur an...

At least 25 die in Bihar after drinking spurious liquor

October 17, 2024 5:26 PM

At least 25 die in Bihar after drinking spurious liquor

At least 25 people have died after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Saran and Siwan districts. Authorities have arrested 12 individuals suspected of involvement in the illicit liquor trade. Director General of Police (DGP) Raj told ANI, "A total of 25 people have lost their lives so far—20 in Siwan and 5 in Saran. Twelve people have been arrested, with 3 in Saran and 9 in Siwan." He vowed strict action against those allegedly involved, saying that evidence is being collected based on i...